Cyber Threat Hunting Analyst

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Accenture Federal Services

πŸ’΅ $69k-$124k
πŸ“Remote - United States

Job highlights

Summary

Join Accenture Federal Services as a Cyber Threat Hunting Senior Analyst and proactively identify and investigate cyber threats within the company network. This role involves conducting threat hunting investigations using internal tools, collaborating with other security teams, and assisting with documentation and metrics. You will query and analyze log data, document findings, analyze vulnerabilities, and understand network architecture. The position requires US citizenship, 2 years of relevant experience, KQL experience, and experience with Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk. Bonus points are awarded for experience with Microsoft security tools, MITRE ATT&CK and D3FEND frameworks, and relevant security certifications. Accenture Federal Services offers a competitive salary and a wide variety of benefits.

Requirements

  • US Citizenship required
  • 2 years of experience in Cyber Threat Intel / Threat Hunting related role
  • Experience collecting, processing, identifying, and tracking risk associated with threat intel data
  • Kusto Query Language (KQL) experience
  • Experience analyzing threat intel information to understand technical exploit methods used and risk to a specific environment
  • Understanding fundamentals of network and server infrastructure
  • Experience Reporting on and tracking remediation/mitigation efforts
  • Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk Experience
  • System Threat Modeling experience

Responsibilities

  • Query and analyze server, workstation, and network log data for evidence of threats
  • Document findings and create detailed reports on threat activity
  • Analyze vulnerability descriptions and understand related risks at a technical level
  • Understand server, workstation, and network architecture
  • Ability to perform packet analysis when needed
  • Prioritize vulnerabilities based on risk
  • Research threat actor behaviors using online tools
  • Process and convey technical details clearly and in a range of situations, both in writing and verbally
  • Communicate effectively and clearly to leadership with relevant level of detail
  • Collaborate with teams within IT, Security, and the company SOC
  • Assist with creation and maintenance of team documentation, templates and metrics

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Microsoft security tools (e.g. O365 Defender)
  • MITRE ATT&CK and D3FEND frameworks experience
  • SOC experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Cyber Security, or Information Security related field
  • Strong organizational skills, including attention to detail
  • Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated experience in writing and presentation skills
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple objectives with overlapping time constraints
  • Proven ability to work independently and as a team member
  • Relevant security certifications, including CISSP
  • Ability to research and quickly grasp unfamiliar information technologies
  • Linux OS, tools, and command line

Benefits

  • $69,200 β€” $124,200 USD
  • A wide variety of benefits

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